Respawn, re-supply, re-select, and re-evaluate your game plan for this latest event

Why this has piqued our interest.

Despite Planes and Warships the fact Wargaming continue to give support to Tanks shows a willingness to support the community.

This new and inventive game mode seems like a much quicker paced engagement and the respawn/resupply mechanic will add an extra level of tactics.

Beware this is a time limited game mode and will be removed after a month or so.

All the details on the update

Wargaming is proud to announce that the hotly anticipated Domination Event has arrived for World of Tanks. If commanders are ready for a challenge like never before, then they need to enlist while they still can. This Event won’t be around forever. Beginning today, it is due to last for about a month.The Domination Event features intense 10 minute battles. Three special vehicles are available to use: the AMX 50 B (D), the Object 140 (D) and the Т110Е5 (D), all Tier 10.If you have never experienced the might of a Tier 10 vehicle, now is your chance. And if a commander believes they know all about these three special vehicles, think again. You’ll need to employ new strategies when you hear about all our exclusive features.Newly introduced in this event is the ability to respawn. This means that the battle doesn’t end when a commander’s tank is sent to the scrap heap. After a player’s vehicle is destroyed, the vehicle selection menu becomes available. Here, they can select a new vehicle and roll out into the battle once more with no limit.Across each map in the Domination Event, there are Resupply Points. If you’re running low on ammunition, need to get your tank in working order after one to many hits, then you’ll be rushing for safety. Each map contains four special areas where players can replenish their vehicle’s ammunition as well as repair it.So how does a commander seize victory? With Victory Points, of course! Players must achieve more Victory Points than their opponents within the 10 minute time limit. Along with destroying enemy tanks to gain points, players can earn Victory Points by capturing flags and taking them to select zones on the map.

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The links you need to download World of Tanks

For more information about World of Tanks and to download the award-winning, free-to-play action MMO, visit:

Companies team up in strategic partnership

When Matt reviewed World of Tanks Blitz he rated it as the best tablet games he has played. You can read his review here.

Now with Wargaimng joining mobile developer Malesta it looks like we can expect our mobile wargaming experience to grow in the future with hopefully the same outcome.

Wargaming is excited to announce its partnership with Melesta Games, a prominent mobile developer from Belarus. With this partnership, Wargaming will continue to strengthen its position on the mobile market, one of its key strategic objectives. This also allows Wargaming to experiment with new business models for its mobile games.“Partnering with Melesta Games was a natural choice for us,” said Andrey Yarantsau, VP of Wargaming. “They have an excellent portfolio of mobile titles, a wealth of experienced people, and their close proximity to our Minsk studio will help streamline our work. We all feel very positive about our future cooperation.”Through this partnership, Wargaming will share its publishing expertise, supporting Melesta Games’ projects to help both companies flourish. Melesta will continue to create titles in their core areas: casual games for mobile platforms.Melesta Games is a mobile games developer with a player base of over 11 000 000 people from more than 60 countries around the world. Established in 2007, the studio has built an impressive range of over 20 projects, including the popular Toy Defense and Farm Frenzy game franchises.“The deal is a big move forward for us,” said Alexey Meleshkevich, founder of Melesta Games. “We’re very excited about working together with a company like Wargaming.”

Wargaming is excited to reveal further details on the much-anticipated Grand Finals 2015. This event is part of the Wargaming.net League eSports (electronic sports) division for competitive players of the global hit World of Tanks.Between April 25–26 at EXPO XXI in Warsaw, Poland, the Grand Finals will see 12 elite World of Tanks teams battle it out on an international stage. They will be competing for the right to be called champion and take home their chunk of the total $300K prize pool.This Grand Finals event also marks the continuation of the new and revamped tournament format, Attack/Defense mode. The new set up and rules have been developed with the help of pro gamers to enhance and streamline battles, making matches even more thrilling. With no chance of a draw, opponents must take the initiative and go all out if they want to be crowned victorious.

Wargaming is proud to announce the companies that will sponsor the Grand Finals 2015: Intel, a world leader in technology; Razer, a manufacturer of high quality gaming peripherals; and paysafecard, providers of safe and easy online payments throughout Europe.

As well as watching all the action unfold, players and fans alike will be able to take advantage of various forms of entertainment at the Grand Finals.

The Red Bull stand will provide World of Tanks Blitz in-game competitions. The MGT-20 will offer team competitions of up to 14 players across separate gaming stations; attendees can sign-up on-site during the tournament and take advantage of the activities during breaks. Finally, paysafecard will be testing fans’ tank knowledge with their World of Tanks quizzes.

All these activities can be found at the partners’ area during match intermissions.

The event also features two real tanks, a T-34/85 and M4AI Sherman, courtesy of the Polish Military Museum in Warsaw. These legendary vehicles have been refreshed by Wargaming and guests can learn about their history.

The 2015 Grand Finals will be free to the public, with a variety of prizes and exclusive giveaways for the most passionate spectators.

The list of grand finalists will be announced during the seeding ceremony on April 2 at 19:00 CET. The ceremony will be broadcast in English on the WGLEU official Twitch channel.

Action Stations! The World of Warships Closed Beta has left port to begin testing today. The times for each region are as follows: Europe 11:00 CET; North America 11:00 PST; Asia 17:00 SGT. Players can sign-up to seize the wheel of many iconic mid-20th century vessels by heading to the official World of Warships website now.

In the Closed Beta, players can test their skills across five original maps and lead the quest of supremacy commanding over 50 U.S. and Japanese warships. In the future, World of Warships will add Japanese aircraft carriers and U.S. battleships to its ever-increasing fleet.

Four classes of warships offer a lot of tactical diversity. Cruisers are nimble vessels; the destroyers’ torpedoes are great for obliterating enemies; battleships are devastating heavy-hitters; aircraft carriers are unmatched in their reconnaissance and sneaky offensives.

Crews (represented by warship commanders) play a key role in gameplay. Levelling up Commanders and gaining points allow players to improve a variety of skills to suit their playstyle. With Modernizations, a ship’s offensive and defensive capabilities can be enhanced.

In Divisions mode, players work together in team of up to three to challenge other opponents. In the future, many battle accomplishments and customization options will be available.

To learn more about World of Warships and become involved in the Closed Beta, visit.

Hot on the tracks of the recent Chi-Nu Kai tank, Wargaming today introduced the Imperial Steel update for World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, bringing a brand new line of Japanese tanks to the game. Console tankers can now advance through the Japanese Tech Tree and engage the enemy on the newest map, “Sacred Valley”.The Imperial Steel adds an impressive thirteen new vehicles to tanker arsenals. The Japanese Tech Tree will initially field two branches with nine medium and four light tanks available for battle. Players can now command the following light tanks: the R. Otsu, the Ha-Go, the Ke-Ni and the Ke-Ho. Additionally, powerful Japanese medium tanks roll into the fray, with the Chi-Ni, STA-1, Type 61 Chi-Ri and more at tank commander’s disposal. Medium tank commanders can now gain a competitive edge whether it is through their vehicle’s agility or the impressive rate of fire the Japanese mediums deliver.A new Japanese battleground unfolds for tankers with the arrival of the “Sacred Valley” map. An abandoned village at the bottom of a serene-looking valley provides great cover for tanks of all sizes while bringing the opportunity for intense, short-range skirmishes. The map is bordered by cliffs, and the advantageous high ground will let long-range gunners rain the destruction on any tank unlucky enough to enter into their gun sights.For more details please see the link below:Japanese light and medium tanks:http://worldoftanksxbox360edition.com/en/news/announcements/imperial-steel-inbound/“Sacred Valley” Map:http://worldoftanksxbox360edition.com/en/news/Guides/map-overview-sacred-valley/For more information about World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, visit:

Players can enlist to get early access to the new free-to-play game

Wargaming announced today that the World of Tanks Generals Closed Beta Test is open to applications, inviting players to try out this new online collectible card game.During the test, World of Tanks Generals will be available through web browsers, with versions for Android and iOS to be added in the future.“Our main goal with Closed Beta is to evolve the game into the incredible experience we’re aiming for,” said Andrey Zimenko, Director of Global Operations, World of Tanks Generals. “We've put a lot of effort into the game and are looking forward to seeing how testers like the current version, as well as hear their ideas and suggestions about the game's future.”

World of Tanks Generals offers a PvP mode and PvE training battles, allowing players to master the game’s basics, build a number of decks, tailor strategies and unlock the cards that suit their playstyle.

Included in the Closed Beta test are over 200 unique cards split between three factions—the USA, Germany and the USSR—and divided into several types. With an army of cards and a host of strategies available, every battle is an intense skirmish of sudden strikes, tactical trickery and dynamic dueling where you must adapt to survive.

The game will utilize the unified Wargaming.net ID that provides instant access to other Wargaming titles, including World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Warplanes and World of Warships.

For more information about World of Tanks Generals and to sign up for the testing, please visit its official website:

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The 12 biggest names in World of Tanks set to compete in totally revamped eSports tournament format

Wargaming is excited to announce that the Wargaming.net League 2015 Grand Finals will be taking place on April 25–26 at EXPO XXI in Warsaw, Poland. Organized with support from the city of Warsaw, the event will see the 12 finest World of Tanks teams clash in a series of high-octane battles to determine who deserves the title of the world champion.“The biggest WGL eSports event is about to start its engine,” said Mohamed Fadl, eSports Director of Europe and North America at Wargaming. “The recent revamp of tournament rules changed the surface of WGL eSports. Soon, we’ll see the best of the best meet in the final face-off in what’s set to be a breathtaking and action-packed Grand Finals.”“I’m delighted that Warsaw, for a second time in a row, will be hosting the best World of Tanks pro players,” said Michał Olszewski, Deputy Mayor of Warsaw. “It’s thanks to the excellent cooperation and the great atmosphere of last year’s event that organizers decided to choose the Polish capital once again for the Grand Finals. The previous tournament gathered masses of spectators and I hope that this year will be another resounding success.”Ahead of last season’s regional qualifiers, the Wargaming.net League introduced a revamped tournament format, coming up with Attack/Defense mode. The new setup and rules were developed in cooperation with pro gamers to strengthen gameplay and streamline objectives in eSports matches for World of Tanks. Whether playing in attack or in defense, teams now have to take a proactive role in order to win, enhancing the tournament’s entertainment value. Having no chance of a draw, players must seize the initiative in battle to ensure victory. The teams had one season to refine their tactics and master the new setup.During its first year, the Wargaming.net League has attracted over 200,000 pro gamers and hosted over 1000 tournaments. Drawing on the enthusiasm of Wargaming, its players and fans, the upcoming Grand Finals are set to be an even larger spectacle than last year’s event.

The 2015 Grand Finals will be free to the public, with a variety of prizes and exclusive giveaways for the most passionate spectators.

For more information on the Wargaming.net League Grand Finals, please visit:

Wargaming today announced the launch of content update 1.6 for its massively multiplayer aviation combat game World of Warplanes. The update adds a new line of Tier 5 and higher Russian MiG fighters as well as revamps the currently existing plane roster by adding a new multirole class of warplanes for ultimate player freedom and customization.

Known for their breakneck speed and power, the Russian MiG line of jets helped define an entire era of aircraft combat. Starting at Tier 5, the new line of aircraft includes the MiG-3, MiG-9 and the legendary MiG-15bis, one of the world’s first swept wing jet fighters to be ever produced and find success in the skies of battle.

Update 1.6 will also see major changes in the creation of a brand new class of warbird—the multirole fighter. Made specifically for players looking for fighters with a balance between both air and ground combat, the new multirole class will allow them to outfit planes with armaments balanced between high caliber guns and ground destroying bombs and rockets. Previous aircraft in the fighter class, as a result, have now been designated as pure aerial combat dogfighters, which will also benefit from new balance changes for both cannons and machine guns.

Lastly, the El Halluf map will see its boundaries extended, providing a more ample landscape for battle. For more information on World of Warplanes Update 1.6 and to register for a free account, visit:

Wargaming today announced that since its release in June 2014, World of Tanks Blitz has exceeded 7,500,000 installs on the App Store with an average time of 60 minutes spent in-game daily and an average session length of 20 minutes per user. World of Tanks Blitz has also received the honor of being nominated for this year’s prestigious Golden Joystick Awards in the category of Best Mobile Game.Today Russian heavies come to World of Tanks Blitz with the release of Update 1.3. The latest addition has enriched the game with five new Soviet tanks, two all-new maps, new graphical effects, and a completely reworked post battle screen.

The new Soviet line added in World of Tanks Blitz introduces a powerful lineup of heavy tanks including the T-150, KV-3, KV-4, SТ-1 and IS-4 all beginning at tier 6. Two brand new maps, Lost Temple and Black Goldville, join the roster bringing more variations of terrain for players to explore and conquer, while newly-introduced fog atmospheric effects, landscape illumination rendering, and life-like grass offer a more immersive experience.The battle results screen has also been completely reworked and now provides more detailed insight into player performance during each battle.

To find out why Matt thinks this is one of the best games on iOS, you can read his review here

Tank Rally mode with custom map and free tank to enter the game on September 29

Why this has piqued our interest

The Video should explain all but The World of Tanks mechanics complete with true Vehicular warfare just looks like tonnes (sorry for the pun) of fun.

Wargaming today announced the addition of Tank Rally mode to its free-to-play online action game World of Tanks. The new mode, which pits players against each other on a racing track full of destruction and explosive action, will be available for a limited time in-game from September 29th through October 12th.

Tank Rally mode pits teams of 3 against each other on a completely revamped version of the Port game map where players must not only race to the finish line and capture a solitary control point, but also try their best to destroy the competition on the way. The track, filled with ramps, explosives and other interactive objects, will provide ample opportunity to tip the odds of victory with every shot fired. The only tank available in the new mode will be the custom built M24 Chaffee Sport tank that will be given to all registered players for free.Tank Rally mode will also come complete with a special in-game medal, “Racer 2014,” awarded for being on a winning team, as well as a set of combat missions enabling tankers to earn experience points and credits.For more information about World of Tanks and to download the award-winning, free-to-play action MMO, visit:· http://worldoftanks.eu (Europe)· http://worldoftanks.com (North America)· http://worldoftanks.asia (Asia)· http://worldoftanks.kr (Republic of Korea)

With World of Warships coming ever closer the developers have dived further into the in-game ships strengths and weaknesses. The video gives you an idea of the Rock, Paper, Scissor approach to the gameplay, helping to give each battle a sense of balance.

From Battleships to Destroyers to cruisers you will get an idea of each class and how best to utlilise them.

In the second episode of "World of Warships: Developer Diaries". What are the roles of cruisers, destroyers and battleships? How do the different warship types interact with each other? Let’s find out!

Wargaming has launched Red Steel Rain, an exciting content update for its console multiplayer tank warfare game, World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition. The Red Steel Rain update is now available as a free download for all Xbox Live Gold members globally. All other Xbox Live account holders can get in on the action for a free seven-day trial. Players will get to experience the highly anticipated Platoon Battles feature, which will allow players to deploy into battle with up to seven friends in a single platoon. The update will also unleash a total of fifteen new tanks, including a new line of Soviet artillery, four German light tanks including the famous Panther, and the Soviet KV-2 heavy tank. In addition, two new maps will be added to the game, which will allow players to battle in the urban snow variant of the Port map and rainy Live Oaks map.

Up until now, players could form up to three member platoons in the game and still play within the normal 15 vs. 15 matchmaker. The brand new Platoon Battles system now adds a second matchmaking pool available only to platoons.

Throughout the month of August, gamers can begin purchasing the World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition Combat Ready Starter Pack at participating retailers worldwide for a valued price of $19.99. The bundle, containing exclusive items such as the coveted premium Panzer 38H tier II German light tank, three days of premium account time, in-game silver and gold, and a 30-day voucher code for Xbox Live Gold status, will be available starting on August 12, 2014 in North and South America. Street dates in additional regions are as follows: August 14 in Asia-Pacific, August 21 in Japan and August 29 in Europe.

Powerful and iconic American autoloaders debut in-game, a new line of U.S. and German tanks, and two new maps

Wargaming today deployed another exciting slew of content—Rapid Fire Update—for World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition. Available worldwide, this content update to the successful multiplayer tank warfare game allows tankers to command some of history’s most dominant U.S. autoloader tanks and adds a total of thirteen brand new American and German tanks. Two dynamic new maps have also been included in the Rapid Fire Update, delivering variety to the battlefields.

Players can now research advanced autoloaders, including the deadly T-57 heavy, and roll them into battle. Further expansion of the U.S. and German tech trees and the addition of the high-tier autoloaders give players more options to strategize and engage in battle, while adding a new tactical element to their tank play.

Each map in the Rapid Fire Update offers different tactics for various tanks. The Arctic Region presents large areas covered in ice and snow, rocky outcrops, hills and ridges. The turns and twists in this icy deathtrap make Arctic Region an engaging battlefield. The Erlenberg map offers green hills adjacent to a close-packed town which is bisected by a river with three bridges. These bridges and the different types of terrain in this map create natural contact points between opposing forces and allow for a variety of viable tactics.For more information about the Rapid Fire Update, visit http://worldoftanksxbox360edition.com/en/news/news/rapid-fire/To download and join the global phenomenon of World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition for free, please visit:· www.worldoftanks.com/xbox

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Changes are incoming in World of Warplanes as the video below highlights. It looks like time to take to the skies once again with the developers at Wargaming.

What surprises do World of Warplanes developers have in store for us? How is the gameplay going to change? What stages does a new concept have to go through when it is born before it can be implemented in the game? You will find the answers to these questions and many more in the new episode of Developer Diaries. Enjoy!

Available at participating retailers starting on August 12

Wargaming, in partnership with Microsoft, announced today the street dates for the World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition Combat Ready Starter Pack that will be available worldwide at participating retailers starting on August 12, 2014. Specific dates and prices for each region are as follows:

· August 12—North and South America

· August 14—Asia-Pacific

· August 29—Europe

Available at a discounted price of (£15.99), the bundle will offer players a tremendous value of exclusive items that will enhance their experience with the award-winning console game that is free-to-play for all Xbox Live Gold members. All other Xbox Live account holders can get in on the action for a free seven-day trial.

For the first time, players will get to drive the premium Panzer 38H Tier II German light tank, known for its heavy armor and quick firing gun.The full contents of the Combat Ready Starter Pack are:· The premium Panzer 38H Tier II German light tank, currently available through the retail package for a limited time· 3 days of premium account time granting 50% boost in accumulated Silver and experience· 200,000 in-game Silver· 1,500 in-game Gold· 30-day voucher code for Xbox Live Gold statusFor more information about World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition and to join the global phenomenon of tank battles, please visit the game’s official website:· www.worldoftanks.com/xbox

The continuing interaction between the World of Warship developers and the expectant public is something I wish more developers would do. It makes it easier to understand the creation process and so will hopefully craft a better dialogue between both groups.Any way its on with Q&A Number 4

On June 5, 2014, Wargaming.net announced its participation in Wicksteed At War - a military history show for the whole family which will be held on June 14 and 15, 2014. This is the event's fourth year and there are plans to entertain thousands of visitors with an even bigger and better day out!

Wicksteed At War is one of the most established British, annual, military-history shows and is a must-see event that brings the story of tanks and soldiers to life. Wargaming.net's presence at Wicksteed is partly down to the company's award winning MMO (Massive Multiplayer Online) pc games, World of Tanks and World of Warplanes, as well as World of Tanks XBOX 360 Edition.

"We at Wargaming are really excited to be attending this show for the first time. We have something special to be unveiled which will form the backbone of all the events that we will be attending in 2014"said Markus Schill, Director of Customer Relations at Wargaming.

"Events like this bring us a lot closer to a likeminded audience who like tanks and military history. With over 40,000 people being thrilled by the WWII battle re-enactments and vehicle displays, it will be great to meet up and chat with fans of the game, and make some new ones along the way, at this truly special event."

World of Tanks is a team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armoured warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with fans of steel machines from all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 300 armoured vehicles from Great Britain, the United States, Germany, the Soviet Union, France, Japan and China, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Wicksteed At War is a show that seeks to educate visitors in the realities of war through its dedication to displaying military vehicles and providing a space for realistic re-enactments by military re-enactment groups. Combined with the family attractions of Wicksteed Park it is a great weekend for visitors young and old.

Among the attractions planned for this year are Battle of Britain memorial fly overs by a Lancaster Bomber (Saturday) and a Spitfire (Sunday), a Fire engine display, a tank display team, World War II battle re-enactments and vehicle displays.

There will also be a 1940s Blitz-era Ball in the park's Pavilion on the Saturday, as well as a beer festival. For the first time, the event will also include a firepower demonstration, showing the crowd the difference in noise between a pistol and a tank gun and everything in between.

For further information, go to www.wicksteedatwar.co.uk. The event is held at Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England

For more information about World of Tanks and to download the award-winning, PC free-to-play action MMO game, visit:

Combat Ready Starter Pack announced for Retail

Wargaming today announced details for its upcoming Soviet Steel update for World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, as well as information on the Combat Ready Starter Pack that will offer players a tremendous value and exclusive items for the console free-to-play title.Representing the largest single content update so far for the title, the Soviet Steel, slated to go live on June 3rd, will enrich the game’s roster with 29 iconic USSR tank destroyers, light, medium, and heavy tanks, bringing the in-game vehicle total to over 150. The intimidating IS-3; a brutal close quarters and urban combat icon, the ISU-152; a high tier tank destroyer, and more will clash on two new battlegrounds—Komarin and Ensk.

The company also announced the Combat Ready Starter Pack, containing a war chest’s worth of in-game gold and other goodies at a discounted price of £15.99. Included in the package are:

· The premium Panzer 38H Tier II German light tank, famously known for its heavy armor and quick firing gun.

· 3 days of premium account time granting 50% boost in accumulated Silver and experience.

With World of Warships getting ready to set sail, the developers have decided to take to video to answer some of the communities questions.Watch the video below and if you still have queries do not be afraid to reach out, as this is a team who do listen to their players.

Wargaming yesterday announced the Dornier Do17 aircraft’s final resting place at the Royal Air Force Museum in Cosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom upon completion of the restoration in 2015.In 2013, Wargaming and the Royal Air Force Museum set out to restore the only known surviving Dornier Do17 aircraft and provide visitors with the opportunity to view the renovation process and learn more about its history and role throughout World War II. The exhibit currently features restored pieces of the plane and upon completion next year, the Dornier Do17 aircraft will be featured alongside the Wargaming.net Interpretation Zone.Additionally, to celebrate the opening of the Wargaming.net Interpretation Zone on Feb. 28, Wargaming and the RAF Museum launched a mobile application, Apparition, using augmented reality to view a virtual version of the aircraft flying over the museum. Users were encouraged to submit photos of the hundreds of virtual Do17’s from around the world, and the top 15 photos from Australia, UK, Ukraine, Philippines, Mexico and the USA were chosen to be on display at the exhibit.“Offering people around the world to participate in each step of the Dornier Do17 renovation process has been a truly gratifying experience,” said Tracy Spaight, Special Projects Director at Wargaming. “As a company heavily invested in the preservation of military history, we feel it’s important to show our gratitude and appreciation towards these unique relics. “For more information on the Wargaming.net Interpretation Zone, the Apparition application winners, and other news, visit:Wgdo17.com – naWgdo17eu.com – euWgdo17asia.com – asia

5 regions to battle for $2.5 million prize pool.

Wargaming today announced that the first season of the Wargaming.net League 2014 has officially begun in a number of regions around the world, complete with a $2.5 million prize pool. The company will invest $10,000,000 in eSports’ promotion in 2014.“At our Grand Finals in Warsaw, Poland, we saw the sheer amount of passion, excitement, and dedication that players around the globe have for World of Tanks,” said Mohamed Fadl, eSports Director of Europe and North America at Wargaming. “Starting up the first season of our 2014 activities will once again see the most skillful fight for the right to be called the best World of Tanks players in the world, and we can’t wait to watch the action unfold.”

The first season will see competitors from five key regions around the world battle for World of Tanks supremacy, including the Commonwealth of Independent States, the European Union, North America, China, and Asia. A change from last year, the Asia region will now include the nation of Korea to offer players a higher degree of competition, while providing spectators with more action-packed and exciting matches.

Below are the dates of the official launch of Season 1 of the Wargaming.net League per region:

Along with the 100th anniversary, we are proud to announce the addition of Texas ship into World of Warships.

When referring to military ships, 100 years is a very respectable age. Given that, we are excited to announce that March 12 this year marks the 100th anniversary of the well-known battleship USS Texas. This grand vessel is a veteran of both World War I and WWII, having taken part in Operation Torch and the disembarkation in Normandy. Today, the World of Warships team celebrates this veteran ship and its heroic crew!

Along with the 100th anniversary, we are proud to announce the addition of Texas to World of Warships! The ship will appear in-game as a tier V New York-class battleship. When researching the module, you will see various changes that were made to the ship during its long service. For example, instead of lattice masts on Texas, you may see more modern tripod variations.

Although naval artillery first appeared as a main armament in the days of sailing ships, it reached its highest stage of development in the first half of the 20th century. In World of Warships, military equipment revisits this historical period, and being in control of major calibre, that is to say, major artillery weapons, is an important part of gameplay.For some classes of ship, such as battleships and cruisers, these guns are the only way to destroy the enemy. For others, such as cruisers equipped with torpedo tubes, or destroyers, they are not as important. Many aircraft carriers have no major calibre guns and their weapons are consigned to being secondary artillery weapons.

There are many different turret configurations, each of them designed for a specific task by naval architects. In some projects, the main goal was to provide maximum broadside firepower, in others – the most efficient forward firepower. The location of major calibre guns could also be dictated by technical factors like weight or other restrictions. As expected, turret configuration will affect gameplay directly and the differences between them will be obvious for players.